US toy firm Mattel recently announced that it has created a doll inspired by Francisca Moderna, a Paralympian member of the Chilean wheelchair tennis, shot-putting, discus throwing, and javelin team. The 43-year-old athlete is the latest notable person to have a barbie made in her honor. The doll maker said it had created the doll …
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The original American Girl dolls are back, and it’s like the 1980s all over again! There are currently 11 American Girl dolls to choose from. And while they’re all great, fans in the ‘80s and ‘90s have a soft spot for the six original dolls—Samantha Parkington, Kirsten Larson, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker, and …
Heads up, Barbie lovers! This beautiful, limited edition doll will make the perfect addition to your collection. After gaining a massive fandom last year, the iconic brand is back with a SECOND version (see first version below) of the Dia de Muertos collectibles doll. The 2020 doll sports a braided up-do, a bewitching Calavera (Spanish …
Mattel, the maker of Barbie and other similarly iconic toys, released new designs under its Fashionista line to showcase a more multi-dimensional and inclusive definition of beauty and fashion. It’s also more reflective of reality, as the new models highlight various skin tones, heights, and bodies, and conditions such as vitiligo and alopecia. For the …
American Girl is starting off the new year right by promoting inclusivity with the introduction of its first-ever “Girl of the Year” doll with hearing loss, Joss Kendrick. The 2020 doll, which debuted on Good Morning America, is a 10-year-old surfer and competitive cheerleader from Huntington Beach, California. Joss has two older brothers and owns …
Order in the courtroom! The new Barbie channels Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and is Mattel’s 2019 Barbie Career of the Year doll. On Twitter, the company wrote, “With over 200 careers since 1959, this year Barbie takes the stand as a Judge! The Barbie Judge Doll encourages girls to learn more about making decisions to change …
What happens when two unlikely cultural worlds collide? Well, pandemonium ensues, of course! Although in this day and age, news of such a phenomena is likely to go viral, occupying all known spaces in social media. And that’s exactly what happened when Barbie (yes, the doll!) met the Day of the Dead festival. You know …